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Bruggemann Family History

Bruggemann Surname Meaning

North German (Brüggemann): see Brueggemann.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Bruggemann family from?

You can see how Bruggemann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Bruggemann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Bruggemann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 44 Bruggemann families living in Missouri. This was about 35% of all the recorded Bruggemann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Bruggemann families in 1880.
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What did your Bruggemann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Bruggemann. 31% of Bruggemann men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Bruggemann women worked as a Maid.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Bruggemann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Bruggemann census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Bruggemann. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Bruggemann. For the veterans among your Bruggemann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Bruggemann lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Bruggemann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Bruggemann in 1953 was 77, and 88 in 2004.

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